Sec. 17b-302. Public involvement in design and implementation of HUSKY Plan, Part B. Submission of plan for public involvement to General Assembly. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 17b-302. Public involvement in design and implementation of HUSKY Plan, Part B. Submission of plan for public involvement to General Assembly. (a) The commissioner shall develop a program to involve the public in the design and implementation of the HUSKY Plan, Part B and to ensure ongoing public involvement. Such program shall include the opportunity to submit written comments and broad distribution of information and opportunities to the public and to consumers, consumer advocacy groups, medical providers and other organizations involved in children's health. Information available to the public shall include one or more preliminary documents identifying the state's options as well as the HUSKY Plan, Part B and a summary of the plan. Public notices and HUSKY Plan, Part B materials shall be available to persons with disabilities and to those who do not speak English.

      (b) The commissioner shall submit a plan for such program and any revisions thereto to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to human services, public health, insurance and appropriations and the budgets of state agencies. Within fifteen days of receipt of the plan, said joint standing committees of the General Assembly may advise the commissioner of their approval, denial or modifications, if any, of the plan.

      (October 29 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-1, S. 14, 23.)

      History: Oct. 29 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-1 effective October 30, 1997.